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Delta: Erosion threatens newly-completed Okpanam-Ibusa road project

The newly-completed Okpanam-Ibusa bypass in Oshimili north local government area of Delta state which will be ready for inauguration before the end of June is being threatened by gully erosion.

The state governor, Sheriff Oborewovori who observed the menace while inspecting the 5.3 km road had directed the contractor to backfill the side drains for the sustainability of the road.

The Governor who was joined on the inspection by the Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, said: ” This is the third time I am inspecting this road which is 5.3km and we have done the binding course of 12 meters while the wearing course is 7.5 meters.

“Before I inaugurate any road I usually go for inspection and I have observed some other threats to this road. You can see the gully erosion here trying to destroy the drain.

“We will look into it and I know that with what I have seen so far, the road is ready for inauguration. It is only the backfilling of the drains that they need to do and I know that before this week runs out, the contractor should be able to finish it otherwise the road is fully completed.

“Instead of going round to Koka to Ibusa if you are coming from Agbor this road serves as a short cut and if you are coming from Warri to Okpanam you don’t have to go to Koka junction again.

“The road is good and it will serve Deltans not only the people of Ibusa and Okpanam but all Deltans. It is one of the best roads we have done because it is very critical to the economy of the state. By the grace of God, we will inaugurate this road by the end of the month.”

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